About Torii
The surname Torii is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it refers to a person who lived near a gate or entrance, as "torii" is the term for the traditional Japanese gate found at the entrance of Shinto shrines. Another possible meaning is that it denotes someone who worked as a gatekeeper or guard. The surname Torii is relatively uncommon and is associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to gate-related occupations or locations.
The surname Torii is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Torii based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Torii is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Torii in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Torii using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.